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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 26 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Operator of 6 Central Mass. healthcare facilities to pay $1.75 million for failing to meet needs of patients
-Worcester to spend $6 million to fix raw sewage problem at Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester police lawyer asks judge to set aside $8 million wrongful arrest verdict
-Zoe’s Rocks continue to make a difference 2 years after girl's untimely death
-Local comedian publishes first book on the love of reading
-No W.R.T.A. service on Christmas
-What's open, closed over Christmas weekend in Worcester
-Harriette Chandler says goodbye to Beacon Hill after 28 years
-Ray Mariano: Providing shelter for those in shadows true spirit of season
-An elaborate scale model railroad layout chugs its engine in a Leominster
-Athol man convicted in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Christmas Day
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Kwanzaa, EcoTarium, and more ...
-Laurel: Merry Christmas!
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to local 23-year-old who passed after a lifelong battle with Marfan’s Syndrome
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester store closes after more than 25 years
-Worcester Airport celebrates release of Whitney Houston biopic, which filmed there
-Polar Park builders will pay $1.9 million to settle charges they misled Worcester
-Worcester Women to Watch in 2023: 20 women who are making an impact on Worcester
-Worcester takes down social media post that included "insensitive" meme
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 2 electric crews from Holden head to N.H. to help out
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston official thanks everyone for dedication
-Support floods in after crash damages Grafton Country Store
-Members sought for 2 municipal boards in Grafton
-Sutton Senior Center gets into the holiday spirit
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor gives first super-volunteer award
-Josh's Place owner looks to diner's future with an eye on its past in Southbridge
-Bolton’s Florence Sawyer School announces honor roll
>SPORTS: 7 keys from Patriots loss to Bengals
-Robert Kraft gives berated, viral Patriots fan VIP treatment
-Bill O’Brien "emerging as option" to return as Patriots offensive coordinator
-Bengals make emergency landing in New York after win over Patriots
-J.D. Martinez bids farewell to Red Sox Nation
-Bruins raffling off 2 tickets to Winter Classic on January 2nd
-Last week for discounted registration to the 2023 Woo Sports Summit
-New England Revolution kicks off 2023 season on February 25th
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Here’s what’s in the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill Congress passed
-Winter storm pounds Buffalo with record snowfall, at least 3 dead
-5 arrested in deadly shooting at Minnesota’s Mall of America
-Tragic: Newborn baby killed by family dog, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead, several displaced after early morning Roxbury blaze
-Department of Corrections settles civil rights claims with Department of Justice
>HOMES: See the 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester December 11th-17th
>HEALTH: Flu activity remains high, but decreased for a second week in a row, according to CDC
>BUSINESS: Cannabis leaders say dispensary’s closure could be first of many
-Bloomberg reportedly eyes W.S.J. parent Dow Jones, Washington Post
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria College receives $20,000 from foundation
>TV/STREAMING: 8 shows and movies to watch on Christmas
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Spoiler Alert," "Aftersun," "Violent Night" and more
>CELEBRITY: Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet
-Ellen DeGeneres posts heartfelt video tribute to Stephen "tWitch" Boss
>HISTORY: Boat house and lake at Green Hill Park
>ANIMALS: Female dog Tenley waits at Worcester Animal Rescue League for new home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Army father comes home for Christmas, surprises son
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, watch as squirrel hides out in family's Christmas tree
-Christmas brain teaser: Can you find Rudolph among the reindeer?
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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